595 Aldine Street
Saint Paul, MN 55104
651-644-8888

How You Can Help

Clear your storm drain!Prevent pollution like litter, sediment and leaves from flushing down the storm drains and getting in lakes and the Mississippi by keeping one (or two) near your home clear
Sign up here to ADOPT-A-DRAIN!

Use rain barrels!
Why?

• Rainwater can be used for watering landscape plants and gardens.
• Protect our rivers, lakes, and streams from runoff pollution.
• Control moisture levels around foundation of home.
• Provide oxygenated, non-chlorinated water, ideal for plants.
• Direct overflow to where you need and want it.
• Conserve water in summer months when demand is highest by catching rainwater for future use.

A rain garden is a planted depression that captures runoff from hard surfaces like roofs, driveways, walkways, parking lots and compacted lawn areas. They allow stormwater to soak into the ground, which reduces runoff. They can be planted with shrubs, perennials or native wildflowers and grasses, which attract a variety of birds and butterflies.